Agedashi Tofu
Agedashi tofu is a classic Japanese dish that consists of deep-fried tofu served in a savory dashi broth. It's a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dish that's easy to make at home. Here's a simple recipe to get you started:
Equipment
- Cutting board and knife - for cutting the tofu into cubes and slicing the green onion.
- Shallow dish - for tossing the tofu cubes in the cornstarch.
- Deep frying pan or pot - for deep frying the tofu cubes. Make sure the pan is deep enough to hold enough oil to fully submerge the tofu cubes.
- Slotted spoon - for removing the tofu cubes from the hot oil.
- Paper towel - for draining the fried tofu cubes and removing excess oil.
- Small saucepan - for making the dashi broth.
- Measuring cups and spoons - for accurately measuring the ingredients for the dashi broth.
Ingredients
- 1 block of firm tofu drained and cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 1/2 cups of dashi broth
- 1 tbsp of soy sauce
- 1 tbsp of mirin
- 1 tbsp of sake
- 1 tsp of sugar
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp of grated daikon radish optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the dashi broth, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for a few minutes until the flavors are well combined.
- In a shallow dish, toss the cubed tofu in the cornstarch until it's well coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the tofu cubes to the pan and fry them until they're golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the tofu cubes from the pan and drain them on a paper towel.
- Divide the fried tofu cubes among serving bowls. Pour the hot dashi broth over the tofu cubes, and garnish with sliced green onions and grated daikon radish, if desired.
- Enjoy your homemade agedashi tofu with a warm bowl of rice or a side of steamed vegetables. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cozy night in.